University of New Haven
Mehdi Mekni is an accomplished academic and industry professional with extensive experience in computer science and software engineering. Currently serving as a Professor at the University of New Haven, Mehdi also holds multiple directorial positions, including Director of the Laboratory for Applied Software Engineering Research (Laser), Director of the Gencyber Teacher Academy Program, and Director of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Additional roles include Senior Project Development Manager at TANYT LLC and GameDevCT Board Member. Previously, Mehdi held positions such as Technical Project Manager and Associate Professor at St. Cloud State University, and Founder of Axiom Consulting Inc. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science & Software Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence. Over a professional career spanning over 19 years, Mehdi has demonstrated expertise in software development, agile project management, and curriculum development.